Weed wrasse

The Weed wrasse (Halichoeres papilionaceus), also known as Schwatz's wrasse or the seagrass wrasse, is a species of wrasse native to the Pacific Ocean from Sumatra to Solomon Islands. It can be found in groups at depths from 1 to 4 m (3.3 to 13.1 ft) in seagrass beds and coral reefs. This species can reach 12 cm (4.7 in) in total length.^[2] Body is oval, rather elongated and laterally compressed. Adults are green and pinkish.

Seen in the Philippines

Weed wrasse
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Labriformes
Family:	Labridae
Genus:	Halichoeres
Species:	H. papilionaceus
Binomial name
Halichoeres papilionaceus (Valenciennes, 1839)
Synonyms[2]
Julis papilionaceus Valenciennes, 1839 Julis schwarzii Bleeker, 1847 Julis dieschismenacanthoides Bleeker, 1853 Platyglossus doleschalli Steindachner, 1863